Staff Reports
Top GOP senators are sounding the alarm over Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Special Counsel Jack Smith, insisting that they preserve all records related to their witch hunt against former President Donald Trump. This stern letter of caution not only reflects their unease about potential federal record mishandling but highlights a growing concern over political bias infiltrating the Justice Department. Who knew that following the law could be such a partisan affair?
The letter takes a trip down memory lane, bringing up past instances of federal records associated with politically charged investigations mysteriously disappearing faster than a Democrat’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The senators don’t hold back in recalling how members of the Mueller team allegedly wiped data from government-issued phones during the infamous investigation into a nonexistent Russian conspiracy. They point to one rogue member who supposedly deleted data multiple times because they couldn’t remember the passwords. One can’t help but wonder: is this really a case of forgetfulness, or is it a deliberate effort to keep Congress out of their decidedly shady dealings?
With the continued references to past investigative blunders, the senators cleverly juxtapose this record mishandling with the FBI’s notorious investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. After all, nothing screams “justice” like destroying laptops that might have been home to incriminating evidence. This, they say, compromises the integrity of the investigation about as effectively as the last-minute decisions made by a caffeine-addled intern.
In a nod to the ongoing issue of bias, the senators spotlight Timothy Thibault, a former senior FBI official involved in Smith’s shenanigans, who allegedly flaunted his anti-Trump sentiments while violating the Hatch Act. It’s almost like the FBI is holding a contest for who can show the most flagrant disregard for neutrality. The senators argue that the preservation of all records is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability, the very things the Justice Department seems to have relegated to the backseat.
🚨NEW — The House Judiciary Committee has issued a warning to Special Counsel Jack Smith:
“Preserve your records.” pic.twitter.com/4prDigrtbl
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) November 8, 2024
To add to the circus, the letter raises eyebrows about possible media leaks during both the Mueller and Smith investigations, which would make for an engaging tale if it weren’t so alarming. They reference a Washington Post report that, despite its lack of evidence, involved classified intelligence and internal Justice Department documents in a smear campaign against Trump involving the Egyptian government. Now that’s a creative leap; perhaps the Post is eager to win an award for most outlandish conspiracy theory. The senators don’t just want answers; they want justice, and they insist that the improper conduct of the past cannot be allowed to sully their current endeavors.
In a twist that adds fuel to an already fiery debate, Special Counsel Jack Smith recently sought a temporary pause on the classified documents case concerning President Trump, citing the impending presidential election results. It seems even he recognizes the limits of prosecutorial power when it comes to sitting presidents. This begs the question: could it be that political considerations might, just might, temper the relentless pursuit of Trump? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—no one in the GOP plans to let this matter slip through the cracks.
